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Hydrochemical, Microbial and Ecological Deterioration of the Sebou River: A Full-Spectrum Review
No full textThis review synthesizes 37 scientific studies and technical reports on water quality degradation in the Sebou River over three decades. The results reveal persistent and spatially contrasted pollution, with particularly severe degradation in the middle Sebou downstream of Fez. River waters exhibit extreme organic and nutrient loads, chronic hypoxia, elevated heavy metal contamination, and exceptionally high microbial levels, frequently exceeding international guideline values. These pressures have led to a collapse in biodiversity, characterized by the loss of sensitive species and the dominance of pollution- tolerant taxa. At the same time, sediments act as long-term reservoirs of pollutants. Eutrophication emerges as a central process linking organic pollution, microbial contamination, metal mobilization, and biogeochemical instability. Despite localized improvements, ecological recovery remains limited, highlighting the need for integrated basin-scale management to achieve sustainable restoration of the Sebou River
Microbial Community dynamics and Succession during Composting of organic wastes: A Systematic Review
No full textThe ancient practice of composting has developed into a sophisticated biotechnological process that turns organic waste into nutrient-rich compost by using a variety of microbes. Understanding the microbiological processes that underlie composting is becoming more and more important in light of global issues including waste accumulation, climate change, and the need for sustainable farming methods. The succession and dynamics of microbial communities during the composting process are investigated in this comprehensive review. To find pertinent English-language research published between 2010 and 2025, a thorough literature search was carried out across several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Citationsy, and Web of Science. Utilizing specific keywords like "composting," "microbial communities," "microbial succession," and "organic waste management," the search produced 60 studies that addressed microbial dynamics in composting and satisfied the inclusion requirements. This paper highlights the functions of Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Aspergillus in the mesophilic, thermophilic, and maturation phases of organic matter degradation. It also identifies important microbial taxa participating at different composting stages. It also covers the effects of environmental variables on microbial succession, including temperature, pH, and moisture. This review presents a thorough overview of microbial ecology in composting by combining existing research. It also offers insightful information for improving composting efficiency and product quality.
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Waste management, thermophilic, Temperature, climate chang
Efficient utilization of plant materials for profitable manufacturing for phytochemicals of the wellness industry: Efficient utilization of plant materials for profitable manufacturing for phytochemicals
No full textIn this paper, strategies for the efficient utilization of plant materials are presented through a holistic process analysis of one of the most critical upstream units in the wellness industry. The case study focuses on the extraction of andrographolide phytochemical obtained from the complex solid matrix of Andrographis paniculata. It is one of the most commercially significant specialty products. Phytochemicals are typically derived from plant-based raw material resources such as roots, bark, stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds through solid–liquid extraction (SLE) at the upstream section of the industry. This study utilizes new schemes for complete process analysis of SLE alongside novel tools in the form of equations based on the concept of extraction selectivity (ES) that can serve as performance indicators. These decision-making tools enable evaluation of both green and non‑green processes, guide the design and development of solid–liquid extractors, and facilitate rapid profitability assessments. They complement the incapabilities of the well-known overall yield metric based on the concept of extraction yield (EY). The upstream section comprises unit procedures and operations such as solid–liquid extractors, evaporators for concentrating liquid extracts, and spray dryers for producing powdered extracts. Ultimately, solid–liquid extractor is regarded as the hearth of the wellness industry. This is because if SLE is not well understood, carefully handled, monitored, and controlled, the integrity of the entire industry would be in jeopardy, affecting both intermediate and finished product
Littératie académique et accès équitable à l’éducation : Analyse des profils étudiants et des pratiques orales à l’université marocaine
No full textDans le contexte de l’université marocaine à accès ouvert, l’enseignement de l’oral comme objet d’enseignement, constitue un enjeu central de démocratisation des savoirs. Cet article interroge les liens entre littératie académique et accès à l’éducation, à partir d’un corpus de 300 étudiants inscrits en faculté d’économie et de gestion. L’analyse sociodémographique révèle l’impact des inégalités sociales, linguistiques et territoriales sur la maîtrise de l’oral académique. Toutefois, l’étude souligne que l’oral ne peut être dissocié des pratiques de lecture et d’écriture, qui forment avec lui un continuum de compétences indispensables à l’insertion universitaire et sociale. Ainsi, la littératie élargie suppose d’articuler la prise de parole avec la compréhension et la production écrites, de manière à doter les étudiants de capacités discursives, critiques et citoyennes. Cette approche intégrée permet d’envisager l’oral non seulement comme compétence linguistique, mais comme levier de justice sociale et de participation active à la vie académique
Adoption de l’InsurTech au Maroc : identification des facteurs clés à travers le modèle UTAUT
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Cet article examine les facteurs déterminants de l’intention d’adoption de l’InsurTech au Maroc. En mobilisant le modèle UTAUT, enrichi par la variable de la littératie financière, l’étude analyse l’influence de cinq variables clés, à savoir la performance attendue, l’effort attendu, l’influence sociale, les conditions facilitantes et la littératie financière, sur l’intention d’utiliser les plateformes InsurTech. Les données ont été collectées auprès de 287 répondants à travers un questionnaire structuré, puis analysées à l’aide de la modélisation par équations structurelles (PLS-SEM). Les résultats indiquent que l’ensemble des variables étudiées exerce un effet positif et significatif sur l’intention d’adoption. L’étude apporte des implications théoriques et stratégiques en proposant un modèle explicatif de l’intention d’adoption de l’InsurTech dans un marché émergent, tout en soulignant le rôle clé de la littératie financière dans la digitalisation inclusive du secteur de l’assurance.
Mots clés : InsurTech ; UTAUT ; Littératie financière ; Adoption technologique ; Maroc.
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This article examines the factors determining the intention to adopt InsurTech in Morocco. Using the UTAUT model, enriched by the variable of financial literacy, the study analyzes the influence of five key variables, namely expected performance, expected effort, social influence, facilitating conditions, and financial literacy, on the intention to use InsurTech platforms. Data were collected from 287 respondents using a structured questionnaire and then analyzed using structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that all of the variables studied have a positive and significant effect on adoption intention. The study has theoretical and strategic implications by proposing an explanatory model of the intention to adopt InsurTech in an emerging market, while highlighting the key role of financial literacy in the inclusive digitalization of the insurance sector.
Keywords: InsurTech ; UTAUT ; Financial Literacy ; Technology Adoption ; Morocco
The Transformative Potential and Challenges of AI in the Moroccan Higher Education: A Theoretical Review
No full textThe remarkable progress in artificial intelligence has ignited a profound shift within the higher education landscape. AI-powered technologies hold immense promise to tailor learning experiences, bolster teaching and assessment methods, and optimize administrative operations. Nonetheless, the incorporation of AI also elicits ethical apprehensions, such as privacy infringements, algorithmic biases, and the potential dehumanization of the learning process.
This theoretical review explores the transformative potential and challenges of AI in Moroccan higher education. It examines the perspectives of educators on the role of AI, the use of AI for personalized learning, and the impact on teaching and assessment methodologies. Additionally, the paper discusses the ethical considerations in implementing AI-powered systems, particularly in the Moroccan context
Computational and Theoretical Advances in Nanomaterial Adsorption: Mechanisms, Modeling, and Environmental Applications
No full textThe growing intensity of environmental contamination has heightened the need for advanced and selective adsorption strategies. Nanomaterials have gained prominence as effective adsorbents owing to their large surface areas, adjustable surface functionalities, and distinctive interfacial characteristics. At the same time, computational and theoretical modeling has become a vital approach for uncovering adsorption mechanisms, forecasting adsorption efficiency, and supporting rational material design. This review provides a critical overview of recent progress in computational and theoretical studies of nanomaterial-based adsorption, focusing on interfacial adsorption mechanisms, modeling techniques across multiple length scales, and environmentally relevant applications. Major theoretical approaches, including density functional theory, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, and integrated multiscale methods, are discussed in the context of adsorption isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamic behavior. Additionally, the role of data-driven and machine-learning-assisted models in accelerating predictive screening of adsorbents is highlighted. Key challenges related to multiscale integration, computational efficiency, and system realism are identified, alongside emerging opportunities for developing sustainable and application-focused adsorption modeling framework
Subjectivation et déclosion du soi individuel :: l’identité-monde en héritage dans Un océan, deux mers, trois continents de Wilfried N’Sondé
No full textThe valorization of African knowledge and lived experience has been notably expressed in literature through critical rewritings of the history of enslavement and colonial transatlantic deportation of sub-Saharan peoples, in which archives are supplemented or reinterpreted according to what Véronique Porra has termed a “specifically Africain perspective.” In this regard, Wilfried N’Sondé’s fifth novel, Un océan, deux mers, trois continents (2018), counters the colonial ethno-identitarian narrative with a model of identity founded on interrelation and co-belonging to the world – what this article conceptualizes as a “world-identity” (identité-monde) (Le Bris et al. 2010). Such a conception can only be fully grasped through an epistemic recentring, that is, a shift away from modern Western conceptions of the subject, in favor of an African understanding of subjectivation as both the unfolding of the individual self (monad) and as the realization of a relational, historical, and cosmic self.La valorisation des savoirs et des vécus africains s’est notamment exprimée en littérature par des réécritures critiques de l’histoire esclavagiste et coloniale de la déportation transatlantique des Subsaharien·nes, dans lesquelles les archives sont complétées ou réinterprétées selon ce que Véronique Porra a qualifié de "perspective spécifiquement africaine". Dans cette optique, le cinquième roman de Wilfried N'Sondé, Un océan, deux mers, trois continents (2018), oppose au récit ethno identitaire colonial un modèle d’identité fondée sur l’interrelation et la coappartenance au monde; que cet article conçoit comme une « identité-monde » (Le Bris et al. 2010). Une telle conception ne peut être pleinement saisie qu’à partir d’un recentrement épistémique, c’est-à-dire un déplacement des conceptions modernes et occidentales du sujet, au profit d’une pensée africaine de la subjectivation comme déclosion du soi individuel (monade) et comme réalisation d’un soi relationnel, historique et cosmique
Optimizing Artificial Intelligence Management in Higher Education: Embracing Opportunities and Addressing Challenges
No full textThis paper investigates the dual function of AI-driven learning tools within higher education, exploring their pedagogical advantages, ethical dilemmas, and socioeconomic challenges through a mixed-methods study involving 360 students at five Moroccan university institutions. Quantitative survey findings demonstrated a significant consensus regarding the effectiveness of AI in enhancing writing skills and vocabulary acquisition, which aligns with Vygotsky’s scaffolding theory. Nevertheless, notable ethical issues were identified, including cultural insensitivity in AI-generated outputs and a substantial demand from students for more explicit guidelines, mirroring Freirean critiques of technological dominance. Interestingly, a high level of dependence on AI was reported alongside considerable usability challenges, indicating a practical approach taken by students that transcends the utopian and dystopian discourse. Structural inequalities were evident, as shown by bimodal skill distributions and gaps in connectivity, highlighting Bourdieu’s theory of cultural capital and revealing how disparities in access influence the benefits of AI. This study introduces a novel framework termed the ‘Academic Survival Toolkit,’ positioning AI as an imperfect yet vital asset in the context of neoliberal academia. Recommendations include the development of decolonized AI design, investment in institutional infrastructure, and the formulation of policy frameworks that reconcile innovation with equity
The Applicability of AI-Empowered Flipped Classrooms in the Moroccan School System
No full textThe Moroccan educational system faces ongoing challenges, including overcrowded classrooms, limited technological resources, and an overreliance on traditional teacher-centered instruction. This study investigates the applicability and pedagogical potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-empowered flipped classrooms as a transformative model in this context. By shifting content delivery outside the classroom through pre-recorded lectures and AI-enhanced tools, the flipped model allows in-class time to be dedicated to active, collaborative learning. AI integration can personalize learning paths, automate assessments, and provide real-time support, potentially improving student motivation and reducing overdependence on AI for quick answers. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research gathered data through a Google Forms questionnaire administered to high school students in Tangier. Findings reveal strong student interest in AI-assisted learning and openness toward flipped classroom strategies, despite limited prior exposure. While students frequently use AI tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly, they express a willingness to engage more critically when class time is used for interaction, discussion, and problem-solving. The study highlights infrastructure, digital equity, and teacher training as critical factors for successful implementation. Ultimately, the research supports the viability of AI-flipped classrooms in Morocco and offers policy recommendations for scaling up ethical, student-centered, and digitally supported teaching practices